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2017-06-07 06:29:03 PM cchase you cannot argue...they cannot rationalize what you tell them
2017-06-07 06:29:07 PM cchase not capable
2017-06-07 06:29:11 PM lindsaylu85 and do not tell them that a loved one has passed if they are yelling for them.
2017-06-07 06:29:18 PM shawnh We have conversatiions with them based on what they are saying...even if incorrect
2017-06-07 06:29:23 PM cchase wight shawn - you step into their world
2017-06-07 06:29:30 PM nancyathiel i have found that dem and alzh residents are very loveable and funny i get so attached
2017-06-07 06:29:43 PM marciatrimiew yes that is true, it's amazing. Can you explain why memory still comes and goes..is this just a brief phase that could dissapear the next day?
2017-06-07 06:29:44 PM shawnh Redirecting can help at times
2017-06-07 06:29:44 PM melodyh Its the toughest to be in that world. super sad
2017-06-07 06:29:54 PM cchase good linda - correct - never, never tell them mom or dad has passed
2017-06-07 06:29:59 PM cchase or anyone else
2017-06-07 06:29:59 PM jcking I had a resident who had written hinself a note to remind himself that he had dementia. it was like he was learning it for the first time. sad.
2017-06-07 06:30:03 PM cynkarnes76 I work with many at the sundowning part of the day and it is tough sometimes to answer the one's that cry for their parents or continually ask for how to get home or where is the bus...
2017-06-07 06:30:05 PM elidamartinez i truely would love to work with residents
2017-06-07 06:30:08 PM nikiawyche it is very said
2017-06-07 06:30:22 PM christinadepolo so difficult for them and their family
2017-06-07 06:30:24 PM lindsaylu85 i always tell them they went to the store or are at work
2017-06-07 06:30:27 PM nikiawyche we teach a class at work called living in their world
2017-06-07 06:30:45 PM lindsaylu85 that is a great idea nikawyche
2017-06-07 06:30:50 PM cchase memories get out of focus...with the disease decline
2017-06-07 06:30:56 PM shawnh very nice nikiawyche
2017-06-07 06:31:03 PM jcking Living in their world sounds like an interesting class.
2017-06-07 06:31:06 PM cchase that is why it comes and goes for a short period of time
2017-06-07 06:31:07 PM jackieb92 one of my residents thinks she still goes to disney every summer because that is where her and her husband used to go. She hasnt gone in ten years and when she brings it up that she went i just go along with it asking how it was i dont want to tell her she hasnt gone because then it would make her so upset , i also bought a disney travel log for her she loves it
2017-06-07 06:31:11 PM erikalmascia I agree
2017-06-07 06:31:18 PM cchase but eventually no memories can be retrived
2017-06-07 06:31:19 PM rcgarcia73 yeah my mother in law had alzheimers and i didnt know and as we talked she asked for her husband, and i told her he had passed away ...she broke down like it just happened
2017-06-07 06:31:22 PM cynkarnes76 shawnh: I do a lot of redirecting too. And Therapeutic Fibbing at times.
2017-06-07 06:31:33 PM nestorb it's very hard for family. so much that they stop visiting at times. I feel the residents needs their support now more than ever, but i put myself in the shoes of family members and can imagine how hard it must be for them
2017-06-07 06:31:40 PM nestorb i can't and don't judge
2017-06-07 06:31:41 PM cchase love, love therapeutic fibblets
2017-06-07 06:31:44 PM elidamartinez residents with alzh sound like very loveble
2017-06-07 06:31:56 PM cchase redirecting is your key to behavior
2017-06-07 06:31:59 PM dinap i have a resident that has the begining stages of dementia and he writes everything he does down on a pad from when he wakes up to when he goes to sleep
2017-06-07 06:32:01 PM adrienne168 any info you can give us about thia class Living in thier world. sounds interesting
2017-06-07 06:32:04 PM erikalmascia That's right. We just can be there for the resident.
2017-06-07 06:32:11 PM cindymay not always wlida
2017-06-07 06:32:14 PM cindymay elida
2017-06-07 06:32:16 PM elidamartinez very intresting chat
2017-06-07 06:32:18 PM andriapowell but can it be trained by repetition
2017-06-07 06:32:29 PM cchase I will give you all some homework...ready??
2017-06-07 06:32:30 PM schmiess1 our recent resident with decline we started using picture communitcation because she lost her speech
2017-06-07 06:32:35 PM rcgarcia73 yup
2017-06-07 06:32:35 PM adrienne168 yes
2017-06-07 06:32:35 PM nestorb yes
2017-06-07 06:32:36 PM elidamartinez why not always
2017-06-07 06:32:37 PM jackieb92 ready
2017-06-07 06:32:38 PM christinadepolo sure
2017-06-07 06:32:38 PM melodyh yes
2017-06-07 06:32:41 PM lindsaylu85 there are so many different ways to redirect. i will get my residents get on you tube and videos of thier favorite bands.
2017-06-07 06:32:44 PM jcking it's really hard for families. they feel like they need to explain their loved ones behavior.
2017-06-07 06:32:45 PM andriapowell yes
2017-06-07 06:32:49 PM nancyathiel sometimes i look into there eyes and it's like they are so sad and lost and want to communcate but can't get thier thoughts out and that's when they sometimes get combative but they can't help it
2017-06-07 06:32:50 PM elidamartinez im sure their a reason why they might act up
2017-06-07 06:32:52 PM cchase pls..look this up [ VDT ]
2017-06-07 06:33:00 PM elidamartinez or be violent
2017-06-07 06:33:03 PM cchase Vertual Dementia Tour
2017-06-07 06:33:04 PM marciatrimiew My mother in law knew everyone's picture on her mantle except my son because he lives out of state
2017-06-07 06:33:09 PM shawnh we offer support groups for family members, and host a class run by the Alzheimer's Association to help family members with redirecting and "living in their world"
2017-06-07 06:33:15 PM cchase you can find it online and on utube
2017-06-07 06:33:17 PM dinap we did the VDT in march
2017-06-07 06:33:20 PM nestorb yes! VDT. I facilitate this at work
2017-06-07 06:33:30 PM erikalmascia There is normally a reason why. They might be hungry, thristy or need to go to the bathroom.
2017-06-07 06:33:33 PM nestorb opened my eyes and those of other staff
2017-06-07 06:33:37 PM cchase good...excellent way to personalize what they feel
2017-06-07 06:33:42 PM cynkarnes76 But I have to be soooo careful with the therapeutic fibbing cause I could accidently say the wrong thing. something about never promising a resident something....
2017-06-07 06:33:45 PM adrienne168 this sounds great. thankyou!
2017-06-07 06:33:45 PM dinap i almost had anxiety attack with I did it..
2017-06-07 06:33:45 PM melodyh yes I've done the vdt
2017-06-07 06:34:04 PM christinadepolo thanks for the info
2017-06-07 06:34:05 PM ashleyann1902 Haven't done it but will look into it
2017-06-07 06:34:06 PM lindsaylu85 yes
2017-06-07 06:34:07 PM jcking i will look that up.
2017-06-07 06:34:13 PM melodyh yes it was horrible to me
2017-06-07 06:34:15 PM christinadepolo will look it up
2017-06-07 06:34:15 PM cchase okay - so someone says to you that you took her pocketbook --- what do you say??
2017-06-07 06:34:16 PM erikalmascia I agree, if it's the video that I am thinking of, every person in health care needs to watch it.
2017-06-07 06:34:17 PM dinap we have to do it every year
2017-06-07 06:34:39 PM cynkarnes76 sometimes when I am so tired, nothing seems to work and I have to ask for help from the unit clerk or nurse
2017-06-07 06:34:40 PM rcgarcia73 what do you say?
2017-06-07 06:34:49 PM jcking lets look for it
2017-06-07 06:34:51 PM melodyh well lets go get it
2017-06-07 06:34:53 PM erikalmascia I always explain that we will find it and report it with the resident as if she really did loose something.
2017-06-07 06:34:53 PM rcgarcia73 first off " it wasnt me"
2017-06-07 06:34:59 PM cynkarnes76 yes
2017-06-07 06:35:05 PM cindymay I put it in your room
2017-06-07 06:35:05 PM lindsaylu85 i put it up to keep it safe let me go get it
2017-06-07 06:35:06 PM andriapowell I haven't seen it but can we look together to try and find it.
2017-06-07 06:35:08 PM rcgarcia73 but i know not to say that
2017-06-07 06:35:14 PM jackieb92 lets look for it together
2017-06-07 06:35:15 PM christinadepolo lets look for it together and probably replace it
2017-06-07 06:35:16 PM cchase good answers - let me help you find it
2017-06-07 06:35:26 PM elidamartinez good ans
2017-06-07 06:35:33 PM shawnh agreed...let's look for it together
2017-06-07 06:35:36 PM rcgarcia73 yeah great responses
2017-06-07 06:35:39 PM nancyathiel i don't know if i am doing this right i don't see my chats can someone send me a chat let me know if i am on
2017-06-07 06:35:41 PM cchase you have redirected without explaining that you did not take it
2017-06-07 06:35:46 PM cchase make sense??
2017-06-07 06:35:51 PM rcgarcia73 YUP!
2017-06-07 06:35:51 PM marciatrimiew I would ask her to describe it and I would help to look for it.
2017-06-07 06:35:52 PM jackieb92 yep
2017-06-07 06:35:52 PM elidamartinez true
2017-06-07 06:35:53 PM christinadepolo yes it does
2017-06-07 06:35:53 PM lindsaylu85 yup
2017-06-07 06:35:57 PM melodyh right
2017-06-07 06:36:00 PM elidamartinez right
2017-06-07 06:36:04 PM jcking yes
2017-06-07 06:36:16 PM cchase she might not be able to describe..that question might put her on the spot
2017-06-07 06:36:28 PM cynkarnes76 the video or Second wind dreams?
2017-06-07 06:36:33 PM jcking ok
2017-06-07 06:36:35 PM cchase never ask what they might not be able to answer
2017-06-07 06:36:39 PM shawnh Actually had one resident who thought she left her purse behind after a music performance. I told her that I would help her look for it
2017-06-07 06:36:43 PM erikalmascia which could lead to a behavior issue
2017-06-07 06:37:13 PM nestorb second wind dreams provides the training so you can go back to your facility and conduct yourself
2017-06-07 06:37:15 PM cchase you might say - I wonder if it looks like this...or maybe it has a clip..or that it might be small
2017-06-07 06:37:17 PM shawnh Good point cchase...could make things worse rather than better
2017-06-07 06:37:20 PM nikiawyche remember to also give them 90 seconds to answer
2017-06-07 06:37:26 PM jcking always sad to see them decline
2017-06-07 06:37:30 PM nikiawyche when you ask them a question
2017-06-07 06:37:36 PM cynkarnes76 listening to video
2017-06-07 06:37:40 PM cchase you provide the possibility therefore it is no longer a question she need to answer
2017-06-07 06:38:03 PM cchase only ask what you know they can answer
2017-06-07 06:38:03 PM shawnh I like it! will try to incoorperate those techniques
2017-06-07 06:38:13 PM cchase golden rule -
2017-06-07 06:38:15 PM melodyh They think they loose stuff all the time. I've even been looking for a purse and they find thier hat and say look I found it.
2017-06-07 06:38:23 PM marciatrimiew Celeste, is there ever a time that you can substitute an item that the patient is looking for something that looks like the item. Would they be able to tell the difference. Example a stuffed dog for a real dog?
2017-06-07 06:38:24 PM nestorb good approach
2017-06-07 06:38:30 PM elidamartinez true ive seen the reactions when they are clueless and not knowing what going on
2017-06-07 06:38:46 PM jcking redirect if they ask the same question over and over
2017-06-07 06:38:50 PM cchase sometimes looking for things is a good way to redirect and hkeep them busy
2017-06-07 06:38:59 PM christinadepolo redirect and reassure
2017-06-07 06:39:03 PM nikiawyche yes its very good
2017-06-07 06:39:12 PM melodyh agree cchase
2017-06-07 06:39:13 PM cchase and yes. - you could say... I wonder if this is your pocketbook..and offer the one you have
2017-06-07 06:39:13 PM lindsaylu85 I had a resident i had to copy money for her and pretend i was the bank
2017-06-07 06:39:14 PM erikalmascia exactly
2017-06-07 06:39:15 PM nikiawyche we use that all the time to redirect them
2017-06-07 06:39:21 PM cchase it might work
2017-06-07 06:39:25 PM erikalmascia That is awesome
2017-06-07 06:39:32 PM cchase but it would not put them on the spot
2017-06-07 06:39:33 PM cynkarnes76 redirection off me and onto the task of finding the purse or redirect to another activity.. thanks everyone for the ideas
2017-06-07 06:39:40 PM erikalmascia I am sure that meant a lot to her
2017-06-07 06:39:44 PM lindsaylu85 she always thought we stole her money evenvelope.
2017-06-07 06:39:52 PM erikalmascia aww.
2017-06-07 06:39:54 PM rcgarcia73 great tips
2017-06-07 06:39:55 PM jackieb92 thats a good idea
2017-06-07 06:40:06 PM cchase good to say I am sure that is a special pocketbook..validate how they FEEL
2017-06-07 06:40:11 PM nestorb National Council of Certified Demential Practitioners... go there and get information on becoming certified as dementia practitioner. The course you must attend before applying for certification is very educational
2017-06-07 06:40:12 PM lindsaylu85 she would cry til i "opened" the bank
2017-06-07 06:40:21 PM cchase I am wondering if you are worried about it
2017-06-07 06:40:25 PM jcking its hard to redirect a patient with dementia who always wants to eat.
2017-06-07 06:40:40 PM jackieb92 i have a resident like that also jcking
2017-06-07 06:40:52 PM cynkarnes76 nikiawyche Hi Nancy....
2017-06-07 06:40:55 PM elidamartinez ive never worked with a patient like that but ive herd lots of stories...
2017-06-07 06:40:57 PM cindymay I'm a CDP
2017-06-07 06:41:07 PM cchase yes.. national council is a resource
2017-06-07 06:41:10 PM jackieb92 she forgot that she just had cookies so she wants to eat another one and another one
2017-06-07 06:41:13 PM nikiawyche the ones who want to eat all the time we provide small snacks
2017-06-07 06:41:18 PM melodyh yes especially if they are diabetic and can only eat so much
2017-06-07 06:41:26 PM cynkarnes76 nikiawyche you might have to scroll down a bit, it goes fast (the threads)
2017-06-07 06:41:32 PM nikiawyche we do healthy snacks
2017-06-07 06:41:32 PM lindsaylu85 i had a guy like that.
2017-06-07 06:41:33 PM erikalmascia Is that a course that you take?
2017-06-07 06:41:35 PM christinadepolo finger food snacks
2017-06-07 06:41:38 PM lindsaylu85 would eat til her throw up
2017-06-07 06:41:48 PM cchase you can become a CDP but first work on becoming an ADC
2017-06-07 06:41:50 PM nestorb Cindy.. me too. Best thing I ever did.. well, at least one of them
2017-06-07 06:41:52 PM shawnh we have one in AL who is very food driven...she has even broken into a locked fridge
2017-06-07 06:41:59 PM cindymay agreed
2017-06-07 06:42:08 PM jcking its a frontal temporal form of dementia.
2017-06-07 06:42:08 PM nestorb true cchase
2017-06-07 06:42:08 PM ashleyann1902 I have a resident who has dementia who always wants to eat that is a puree
2017-06-07 06:42:12 PM cchase many states will be requiring that certification of Activity Directors in facilities
2017-06-07 06:42:21 PM ashleyann1902 Super challenging
2017-06-07 06:42:27 PM cindymay they should
2017-06-07 06:42:29 PM cynkarnes76 the problem is if there is no pocketbook, so trying to redirect to another activity when he or she is stuck on finding the pocketbook
2017-06-07 06:42:31 PM cchase I was an ADC first - them CDP - then ACC
2017-06-07 06:42:41 PM ashleyann1902 I'm sure its hard to feel full on jello and apple sauce
2017-06-07 06:42:51 PM cchase too many letters 8-)
2017-06-07 06:42:57 PM nestorb lol
2017-06-07 06:42:58 PM cindymay how long have you been an AD
2017-06-07 06:42:58 PM dinap i want to do that as well cchase
2017-06-07 06:42:58 PM melodyh yes ashley agree
2017-06-07 06:43:00 PM christinadepolo lol
2017-06-07 06:43:00 PM erikalmascia I keep getting more and more information about that. The ADC at my facility needs to have a 4 year degree now as well.
2017-06-07 06:43:10 PM lindsaylu85 1 month
2017-06-07 06:43:18 PM ashleyann1902 Glad you guys mentioned that, probably will work towards it after MEPAP
2017-06-07 06:43:18 PM cchase I am an ACC and Adult Day Program Direcgtor
2017-06-07 06:43:26 PM lindsaylu85 but was an assistant for 2 years
2017-06-07 06:43:28 PM erikalmascia How long does it take to get CDP
2017-06-07 06:43:30 PM cchase ops Director.
2017-06-07 06:43:38 PM nancyathiel hi i have been chating but not getting any response
2017-06-07 06:43:46 PM melodyh we got along ways to go to catch up cchase
2017-06-07 06:43:54 PM cchase CDP is not difficult..but is not required for an Activity Director
2017-06-07 06:44:05 PM erikalmascia Ok.
2017-06-07 06:44:08 PM cynkarnes76 nikiawyche: the 90 seconds to answer is also something I learned when working with Adults with developmental disabilities....
2017-06-07 06:44:09 PM erikalmascia Thanks.
2017-06-07 06:44:11 PM christinadepolo ok
2017-06-07 06:44:13 PM cchase no worries.. I was a student here..just like you all!!
2017-06-07 06:44:23 PM melodyh oh wow
2017-06-07 06:44:27 PM rcgarcia73 yeah....
2017-06-07 06:44:28 PM cindymay how long ago chase
2017-06-07 06:44:31 PM andriapowell ok
2017-06-07 06:44:32 PM cindymay lol
2017-06-07 06:44:37 PM erikalmascia That is encouraging.
2017-06-07 06:44:38 PM elidamartinez yea how long
2017-06-07 06:44:39 PM melodyh gives me hope cchase
2017-06-07 06:44:39 PM cchase always... look them eye to eye (at there level)
2017-06-07 06:44:43 PM marciatrimiew awesome
2017-06-07 06:44:45 PM shawnh have learned a lot through the class...so glad I'm taking it.
2017-06-07 06:44:46 PM jackieb92 thats a nice thing to know
2017-06-07 06:44:47 PM christinadepolo we are on the right path
2017-06-07 06:44:50 PM adrienne168 i have one that gets scared alot and asks to die. I redirect her with questions about where she was born in the phillipines which helps. but when i go to another resident it begins again. any ideas?
2017-06-07 06:44:51 PM nikiawyche yes eye level
2017-06-07 06:44:52 PM shawnh Still have a long way to go!
2017-06-07 06:45:05 PM nikiawyche normal tone voice
2017-06-07 06:45:10 PM andriapowell yes eye level
2017-06-07 06:45:11 PM erikalmascia Sorry.... cookie break :)
2017-06-07 06:45:17 PM cchase never touch them from behind
2017-06-07 06:45:17 PM erikalmascia Eye to eye is the best.
2017-06-07 06:45:24 PM cchase make sure they see you first.
2017-06-07 06:45:27 PM nestorb eye level, speak slowly
2017-06-07 06:45:28 PM cchase always smile
2017-06-07 06:45:31 PM shawnh yes indeed!
2017-06-07 06:45:34 PM christinadepolo eye contact, low calm voice, quiet environment
2017-06-07 06:45:35 PM lindsaylu85 yes...
2017-06-07 06:45:43 PM lindsaylu85 it may say you from getting punched
2017-06-07 06:45:44 PM nikiawyche use small sentences
2017-06-07 06:45:46 PM melodyh look happy yes
2017-06-07 06:45:47 PM cchase body language speaks volumes when working with Alzheimer's
2017-06-07 06:45:58 PM erikalmascia It really does
2017-06-07 06:46:01 PM jackieb92 keep it simple and have good body language
2017-06-07 06:46:04 PM jcking eye contact works well
2017-06-07 06:46:07 PM christinadepolo yes
2017-06-07 06:46:11 PM cchase They are incredible perceptive
2017-06-07 06:46:16 PM shawnh Our facility does a lot of training with ALL staff on handling dementia and Alzheimer's residents...whether you are a custodian, the CEO, or anything in between
2017-06-07 06:46:19 PM cchase they will feel what you feel
2017-06-07 06:46:24 PM schmiess1 i have been told by one resident, -I like how you smile when you talk to me-
2017-06-07 06:46:27 PM ashleyann1902 Lindsay, I'm very interested in what you're saying but your font is soooo tiny.
2017-06-07 06:46:29 PM cchase even if you do not tell them
2017-06-07 06:46:33 PM schmiess1 so it's important
2017-06-07 06:46:33 PM andriapowell yes
2017-06-07 06:46:45 PM cchase true story - ready??
2017-06-07 06:46:48 PM lindsaylu85 hows this?
2017-06-07 06:46:49 PM nancyathiel left the chat room
2017-06-07 06:46:50 PM nestorb yes
2017-06-07 06:46:50 PM jackieb92 ready
2017-06-07 06:46:50 PM adrienne168 yes
2017-06-07 06:46:51 PM schmiess1 yes
2017-06-07 06:46:52 PM rcgarcia73 yeah
2017-06-07 06:46:54 PM shawnh Agreed cchase...important to assume they are picking up more than you think
2017-06-07 06:46:55 PM christinadepolo yes
2017-06-07 06:46:57 PM andriapowell yes
2017-06-07 06:46:57 PM erikalmascia I thought that is was because I didn't have my glasses on.
2017-06-07 06:47:00 PM ashleyann1902 Much better thanks!!
2017-06-07 06:47:01 PM shawnh yes...go on
2017-06-07 06:47:03 PM melodyh I wear big bows in my hair. they love it
2017-06-07 06:47:07 PM marciatrimiew How does a patient react to someone speaking in a high volume pitched voice?
2017-06-07 06:47:08 PM melodyh yes ready
2017-06-07 06:47:21 PM erikalmascia No very well.
2017-06-07 06:47:28 PM cchase my mother passed some years ago... I went into work pretty soon after
2017-06-07 06:47:28 PM schmiess1 not well at all
2017-06-07 06:47:30 PM lindsaylu85 i feel high pitch sounds aggervate them more.
2017-06-07 06:47:32 PM ashleyann1902 I wear a flower clip in my hair and they love that too!
2017-06-07 06:47:34 PM marciatrimiew yes
2017-06-07 06:47:45 PM ashleyann1902 (F)
2017-06-07 06:47:48 PM nestorb sorry to hear chase
2017-06-07 06:47:50 PM cchase I walked in the unit...there was a resident at the end of the hall
2017-06-07 06:48:07 PM cchase I tried to put on a happy face
2017-06-07 06:48:07 PM jcking i wish tyey wouldnt get impatient with each other.
2017-06-07 06:48:12 PM adrienne168 I have tiara's at work. gonna try them out
2017-06-07 06:48:15 PM cynkarnes76 nikiawyche Sorry Nikia, messed that one up, tried to help Nancy out and accidently messaged you
2017-06-07 06:48:20 PM cchase way - down at the end of the hall she yelled...to me
2017-06-07 06:48:27 PM cchase Are you okay???
2017-06-07 06:48:38 PM cchase Blew my socks off
2017-06-07 06:48:40 PM shawnh wow
2017-06-07 06:48:40 PM nestorb she was able to pick up on you felt
2017-06-07 06:48:43 PM erikalmascia Aww,
2017-06-07 06:48:44 PM nestorb wow
2017-06-07 06:48:49 PM cchase yup - indeed
2017-06-07 06:48:50 PM melodyh they knew you were upset
2017-06-07 06:48:51 PM nikiawyche they can sense when you are having a bad day
2017-06-07 06:48:52 PM lindsaylu85 when my dad passed a year ago even tho i walked with a smile and told them nothing they knew.
2017-06-07 06:48:56 PM nikiawyche sorry for your lost
2017-06-07 06:49:00 PM cchase with very little words from me
2017-06-07 06:49:05 PM erikalmascia This line of work is totally amazing.
2017-06-07 06:49:10 PM marciatrimiew wow..you never know what they are going to say...
2017-06-07 06:49:21 PM rcgarcia73 shocking
2017-06-07 06:49:23 PM cchase yes. amazing , exhausting and so so rewarding
2017-06-07 06:49:31 PM cindymay so rewarding
2017-06-07 06:49:34 PM nestorb It's not an empty vesel
2017-06-07 06:49:38 PM erikalmascia Well said.
2017-06-07 06:49:39 PM nestorb they're in there
2017-06-07 06:49:42 PM christinadepolo yes, it is
2017-06-07 06:49:42 PM andriapowell yes very rewarding
2017-06-07 06:49:45 PM erikalmascia Not at all
2017-06-07 06:49:46 PM cindymay cheers to tht nestorb
2017-06-07 06:49:47 PM shawnh Amen to that cchase!
2017-06-07 06:49:49 PM lindsaylu85 no its not
2017-06-07 06:49:50 PM cchase contractors have this saying
2017-06-07 06:50:03 PM nestorb :)
2017-06-07 06:50:18 PM cchase when they get home from a work day...they hang up their tool belt on the tree outside before walking in the house
2017-06-07 06:50:21 PM jcking i love working with dementia patients. some days i have trouble leaving them.
2017-06-07 06:50:23 PM nancyathiel enter the chat room
2017-06-07 06:50:33 PM cchase they leave work outside..
2017-06-07 06:50:41 PM shawnh that's good advice cchase...hard to do some days
2017-06-07 06:50:45 PM andriapowell You have to
2017-06-07 06:50:45 PM cchase we need to leave our personal stories out side too
2017-06-07 06:50:47 PM lindsaylu85 my better half gets mad because he thinks i would rather be with my residents then at home.
2017-06-07 06:50:49 PM melodyh We leave it at the door.
2017-06-07 06:50:51 PM christinadepolo difficult to do though
2017-06-07 06:50:54 PM erikalmascia I agree.
2017-06-07 06:51:00 PM dinap i agree
2017-06-07 06:51:00 PM melodyh thats what i say
2017-06-07 06:51:09 PM cindymay agreed
2017-06-07 06:51:13 PM lindsaylu85 yes but hard.
2017-06-07 06:51:15 PM erikalmascia It is hard to do. The have their own problems, they don't need ours too
2017-06-07 06:51:16 PM jackieb92 sometimes that is hard to do but i agree
2017-06-07 06:51:16 PM marciatrimiew Yes..you have to balance your service and get replenished
2017-06-07 06:51:23 PM andriapowell very important agreed
2017-06-07 06:51:31 PM jcking i think of engaging my residents even in my sleep.
2017-06-07 06:51:31 PM nikiawyche very imortant
2017-06-07 06:51:34 PM shawnh i'm better at leaving personal life outside...harder not to bring work home

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